Comelec sets bidding for 2025 poll transmission system
January 11, 2024
The Commission on Elections plans to start next month the public bidding for the transmission system that will be used in the 2025 midterm elections.
CICC gathers video evidence vs ‘destab’ vlogger
January 11, 2024
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has gathered video evidence against a retired military general turned vlogger, who was charged with cyberlibel by Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.
House: PUVMP a headless chicken
January 11, 2024
Yesterday started its inquiry into the public utility vehicle modernization program, which committee chair Rep. Romeo Acop likened to a “headless chicken.”
PCG: Chinese vessel shadowed Philippines ships in Kalayaan
January 11, 2024
A Chinese vessel was seen “shadowing” two ships of the Philippine Coast Guard that conducted rotation and resupply missions to their outposts in the Kalayaan Group of Islands in the West Philippine Sea from Jan. 3 to 9, according to the PCG.
Philippine Grid Code strictly followed, NGCP insists
January 11, 2024
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines maintained that it “simply followed” the protocols set by the Energy Regulatory Commission in responding to the multiple plant shutdowns in Panay on Jan. 2 that led to a widespread blackout in Western Visayas...
Meralco power rates slightly up this month
January 11, 2024
Rates of Manila Electric Co. are up slightly at the start of 2024.
Jeremy Lin, New Taipei spoil Carl Tamayo’s breakout game for Ryukyu
January 10, 2024
Carl Tamayo delivers his best game yet as a pro, but the Ryukyu Golden Kings bow to Jeremy Lin and the New Taipei Kings in the East Asia Super League
PBA: NLEX beats Converge in crucial win for playoffs bid
January 10, 2024
NLEX got big contributions from rookies Enoch Valdez and Richie Rodger to overcome Converge, 107-103, and forge a tie with TNT for the last quarterfinals berth in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Valdez hit a pa...
NLEX stays in playoff hunt as new import, rookie impress vs Converge
January 10, 2024
NLEX wins back-to-back games for the first time in the PBA Commissioner's Cup as new import DeAndre Williams-Baldwin turns in an all-around performance
Comelec: Extra budget not for charter change plebiscite
January 10, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia on Wednesday said that the additional P12 billion allocated to the commission in the 2024 national budget is not intended for a plebiscite on c...
Man with paranoid schizophrenia receives medical help thanks to GMA Kapuso Foundation
January 10, 2024
A 29-year-old man with paranoid schizophrenia finally received medical help after being locked up inside a room for five years.
Thousands of tamban fish wash ashore in Sarangani due to upwelling
January 10, 2024
Residents immediately took advantage of this and strategized on how they could take home as many fish as they could.
Mikey Williams no-show at Strong Group, says team manager
January 10, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- Strong Group Athletics team manager Jacob Lao said that Mikey Williams will not be joining the Philippine-based team after the former TNT guard failed to "honor his word."
Hours after Strong Group coach Charles Tiu told t...
Multinational groups look to expand global scope of K-pop
January 10, 2024
In a bid to more actively target the global market for K-pop, South Korea's major entertainment agencies are gearing up to debut increasingly diverse groups with multinational members such as Katseye and VHCA.
Katseye, a new girl group under HYB...
‘Gyeongseong Creature’ starring Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee to get season 2
January 10, 2024
The story of Jang Tae-sang (Park Seo-joon) and Yoon Chae-ok (Han So-hee) goes from 1945 to 2024, as a second season of "Gyeongseong Creature" has been confirmed.
Before the announcement, the K-drama's final episode showed an unconscious Chae-ok ...
Iloilo City mayor calls for accountability over Panay blackout
January 10, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- Citing an approximate P2 billion loss following the four-day blackout in Western Visayas, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treas called on the government to hold accountable those behind the incident.
Dur...
Klea Pineda, GF Katrice Kierulf hike Mt. Kulis, reach Sambong Peak together
January 10, 2024
Klea Pineda and Katrice Kierulf started the year with a fun nature trip!
Jennylyn Mercado says marriage made relationship with Dennis Trillo more ‘positive’
January 10, 2024
Jennylyn Mercado is aware of the many changes she and Dennis Trillo went through since tying the knot in November 2021, but she's glad it made their relationship stronger.
On the sidelines of the press conference for "Love. Die. Repeat," Mercado...
PVL: Petro Gazz, Chery Tiggo part ways with role players
January 10, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo bid farewell to some of their role players ahead of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season, which fires off in February.
Chery Tiggo on Tuesday bid farewell to young role players Jaycel...
Jayda Avanzado takes step towards independence with condo unit purchase
January 10, 2024
Jayda Avanzado shared one of her big girl moves this year after buying her first ever condominium, calling it her investment.
On Instagram, the 20-year-old announced she bought her own condominium unit that she intends to furnish, as she shared ...
BI nabs South Korean for telecoms fraud, being undesirable alien
January 10, 2024
MANILA, Philippines --- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday that it has arrested a South Korean man who is wanted for involvement in telecommunications fraud.
According to the BI, Lee Seunggon, 35 years old, was arrested in the Clar...
2024 hair trends: What does ‘bronde’ look like, and where can you get your hair done?
January 10, 2024
"Bronde," a combination of brown, bronze, and blonde, is the hair color trend predicted for 2024 by celebrity stylist Lourd Ramos.
Andre Roberson says Chris Ross a factor in PH Strong Group stint
January 10, 2024
MANILA, Philippines---Other than the great people and amazing organization that Andre Roberson has heard about from the Philippines, there was also a certain someone who helped his decision in committing to play for Strong Group.
San Miguel's Ch...
Yasmien Kurdi takes side on P299 engagement ring debate: ‘Medyo OA’
January 10, 2024
Yasmien Kurdi has weighed in on the debate on about the viral post of a man who gave his girlfriend an engagement ring worth P299, sayingthat people are overreacting to material things.
On her Facebook page, the actress shared that she herself d...
Mikey Williams no-show irks Strong Group ahead of Dubai tourney
January 10, 2024
Months after TNT terminated his contract, Mikey Williams figures in another controversy as the star guard fails to show up in Strong Group’s practice for a Dubai tournament
Security Council strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping
January 10, 2024
The UN Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning “in the strongest terms” the multiple attacks by Houthi rebels off the coast of Yemen which have disrupted global trade and raised fears of further spillover from the war in Gaza.
World News in Brief: UN helicopter captured in Somalia, Ecuador violence condemned, new Human Rights Council president
January 10, 2024
The UN remains concerned about the fate of personnel travelling on one of its helicopters in Somalia that reportedly was seized on Wednesday by al-Shabaab militants, though no details were provided.
‘No end in sight’ to Ukraine war, UN political chief warns
January 10, 2024
The new year has brought no respite to Ukraine, with recent weeks seeing some of the worst attacks of the nearly three-year war, the UN political affairs chief told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Global unemployment to increase in 2024, warns ILO report
January 10, 2024
Global unemployment is expected to rise this year, with growing inequality and stagnant productivity also a cause for concern on the economic horizon, the UN labour agency ILO said on Wednesday.
Aid mission denials are latest threat to Gaza’s hospitals: OCHA
January 10, 2024
Repeated refusals by Israeli authorities to allow UN aid teams to deliver desperately needed humanitarian relief inside Gaza have effectively cut off five hospitals in the north from access to “lifesaving medical supplies and equipment”, the UN aid coo...
What is the International Court of Justice and why does it matter?
January 10, 2024
The profile of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was raised in January, following South Africa’s decision to bring proceedings against Israel for violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention. Here is a primer on the ICJ, and what it d...
NHCP releases facsimile of Noli Me Tangere’s original manuscript
January 10, 2024
You can now have a copy of the original manuscript of Jose Rizal"s Noli Me Tangere.
Beauty Gonzalez admires the interior design of a hotel in Mexico
January 10, 2024
Beauty Gonzalez is still touring around Mexico with her family.
Twice-to-beat bonus clinched as Phoenix outlasts Meralco
January 10, 2024
Phoenix nets its first twice-to-beat advantage since the 2020 Philippine Cup as it claims its seventh win in the last eight games
Cedrick Juan on nude scenes in films, projects: ‘There’s nothing wrong with it’
January 10, 2024
Cedrick Juan said he doesn't mind doing nude scenes for films and creative projects as long as it's not for exploitation.
Villasencio, sibling acts rule in Davao junior golf
January 10, 2024
Junior golfer Nino Villasencio bags the boys crown, while the Gaisano-Gan and Batican siblings also reign in the JGFP Mindanao Junior Open
Barbie launches ‘Women in Film’ doll collection
January 10, 2024
Barbie will feature women in film in its latest doll collection.
Kyline Alcantara, Julie Anne San Jose show dancing prowess in latest TikTok video
January 10, 2024
Kyline Alcantara and Julie Anne San Jose aren"t just great singers; they also got killer moves!